Ahmed Shehzad has pledged to provide food for everyone in the audience and support crew if Babar Azam wins Pakistan’s upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 match against India.
During a television programme, Shehzad, Mohammad Amir, and Rashid Latif mocked Babar’s performances and placed public wagers on his potential impact in the high-profile clash.
The right-handed opener said he would provide food for the entire audience and production staff if Babar played a match-winning innings for Pakistan in the crucial encounter.
Former fast bowler Mohammad Amir stated he could come out of retirement if the Lahore-born cricketer scored 50 or more runs with a strike rate exceeding 150.
The host of Hasna Mana Hai, Tabish Hashmi, responded, saying that if Babar played an innings at a strike rate of 160 and helped Pakistan win, Amir would reverse his retirement.
Ahmed Shehzad later added that if the former captain scored more than 50 runs at a strike rate of 150 in a match-winning effort, the stated conditions would apply.
It is pertinent to mention that Babar Azam has played five T20 International matches against India, scoring 105 runs at an average of 26.25 and a strike rate of 128.04.
🚨 Babar Azam mocked by ex-Pak cricketers
– Ahmed Shehzad says he’ll host a dinner if Babar plays a match-winning knock vs India
– Mohammad Amir jokes he’ll come out of retirement
– Rashid Latif mocks Babar: “He never bats that long anyway” 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/1L62GMX79d
— Brutal Truth (@sarkarstix) February 11, 2026
Meanwhile, Azam Siddique, Babar Azam’s father, sent Ahmed Shehzad a heartfelt message encouraging him despite his public criticism and wagers on Babar’s T20 World Cup performance.
Siddique’s Instagram message addressed “Ahmed,” showing empathy for Shehzad’s emotional breakdown after his PSL exclusion and urging him to regain confidence and strength for the future.
He reflected on his experiences as a father in high-pressure sports, reassuring Shehzad that perseverance can restore his cricketing prominence despite recent setbacks and public scrutiny.
